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14 female lieutenant governors have become governors of their respective states, and six female secretaries of state have become governors of their respective states. Nancy E. Dick is the oldest living former female lieutenant governor, at the age of 94.
The lieutenant governor is the second-highest-ranking government official in 45 of the 50 U.S. states and four of the five territories.In those states and territories, he or she is the first in the line of succession in case of a vacancy in the office of governor (Note: in Massachusetts and West Virginia, the lieutenant governor only assumes powers and duties as acting governor, not succeeding ...
First woman as Governor of Delaware. Longest serving female governor Term-limited 8 years, 17 days Jane Swift (born 1965) Massachusetts: April 10, 2001: January 2, 2003: Republican: First woman as Acting Governor of Massachusetts. Elevated to acting governor while Lieutenant Governor. First to give birth while in office [24] Retired 1 year, 267 ...
Jeanette Marie Nuñez (née Sánchez; born June 6, 1972) is an American businesswoman and politician serving as the 20th lieutenant governor of Florida since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she represented Miami-Dade County in the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 to 2018, also serving as speaker pro tempore for her final two years in the office.
Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears of Virginia could make history next year as the nation's first Black woman to win election as a governor and as the state's first female governor.
A total of 15 current governors previously served as lieutenant governor, while 11 previously served in the United States House of Representatives. [14] The governor's office has term limits in 37 states and 4 territories; these terms are four years except in New Hampshire and Vermont, where governors serve two-year terms. [9] [15]
In the event a governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor typically becomes governor. In 26 states, the governor and lieutenant governor are elected on the same ticket, ensuring that they come from the same political party. In 17 states, they are elected separately and, thus, may come from different parties.
Here’s the latest list of candidates in the 2024 elections who want to be North Carolina’s next governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general and serve in other statewide races.